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Spilosoma virginica 2024-03-14 SW Michigan USA Found on the wall in our bathroom . It stayed motionless whilst I contorted tripod, camera, and light diffuser 6" away, between toilet and sink. In the morning it was gone. Geotagged,Spilosoma virginica,United States,Virginia tiger moth,Winter Click/tap to enlarge

Spilosoma virginica 2024-03-14 SW Michigan USA

Found on the wall in our bathroom . It stayed motionless whilst I contorted tripod, camera, and light diffuser 6" away, between toilet and sink. In the morning it was gone.

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The Virginia tiger moth

"Spilosoma virginica" is a species of moth in the Arctiinae subfamily. As a caterpillar, it is known as the Yellow woolly bear or Yellow bear caterpillar. As an adult, it is known as the Virginia tiger moth.

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Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Jon Reck
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By Jon Reck

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Uploaded Apr 9, 2024. Captured Mar 14, 2024 19:17 in 9306 Milo Rd, Plainwell, MI 49080, USA.
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  • NIKON D850
  • f/8.0
  • 1/60s
  • ISO64
  • 105mm
Captured in the winter. More winter photos.